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On behalf of Terry Garmey & Associates posted in blog on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

Slipping and falling in a public place can be quite an embarrassing experience. People may snicker or stare as you attempt to collect yourself and regain your footing. It's natural to feel an impulse to just move on and proceed with your day, especially if you don't notice any injuries right away. Doing that could prove to be a major mistake that could come back to haunt you in the future.

On behalf of Terry Garmey & Associates posted in blog on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

Pregnancy and labor is a challenging time for every new mother and baby. However, when there are additional complications during the pregnancy and birth, these can be nothing short of traumatic. If birth defects are present in your baby, you are probably asking why they happened, and whether anything or anyone was to blame as you were treated by medical professionals in Maine.

On behalf of Terry Garmey & Associates posted in blog on Saturday, March 17, 2018.

For many progressive conditions like cancer or even traumatic brain injuries, a timely diagnosis is critical to your prognosis. A doctor or even a team of doctors failing to diagnose a condition can have a dramatic impact on your potential recovery and future quality of life. It also shouldn't happen. Some of the most intensive coursework doctors undergo in medical school focuses on diagnosis. It is that skill that leads people to seek medical care in the first place.

On behalf of Terry Garmey & Associates posted in blog on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

If you are part of a motor vehicle accident, you know how important it is to receive immediate medical attention. You also know that your insurance company will be a big part of the process, so you bring them into the equation as soon as possible.

On behalf of Terry Garmey & Associates posted in blog on Monday, February 19, 2018.

When you spend time as a patient in the hospital, you put your health and well-being in the hands of professionals. Nurses, doctors, physician assistants and other staff should always strive to provide the best possible standard of care. Of course, medical professionals are only human, and mistakes can, and do, occur. But when those mistakes adversely effect the treatment of patients, the consequences can be dire.

On behalf of Terry Garmey & Associates posted in blog on Monday, February 5, 2018.

Commercial trucks are an inescapable part of modern life. Businesses of all sorts depend on these massive vehicles to get goods, equipment and supplies from one place to another. Many of these shipments are time-sensitive. Items may be necessary for a factory to continuing operating at capacity. Produce or even beer in the truck could spoil if not delivered in a timely manner. Combine that with per-mile or lump-sum bonuses based on delivering loads on schedule, and there's plenty of incentive for truckers to drive while tired.The problem is that feeling exhausted or fatigued at the wheel is dangerous for anyone. Even in smaller passenger vehicles, exhaustion plays a role in many serious and fatal crashes. With commercial trucks, the potential for major property damage and catastrophic injuries or deaths increases with the size and momentum of the vehicle. There are many causes of commercial crashes, but exhaustion is a common factor.

On behalf of Terry Garmey & Associates posted in blog on Thursday, January 18, 2018.

Imagine driving through Portland on your way to work. Only two blocks from your office, another driver makes an illegal left turn and slams into your car. You probably already know about some of the basic steps you should take after an accident. For instance, you should remain at the scene, call the police and, of course, get appropriate medical attention.

On behalf of Terry Garmey & Associates posted in blog on Monday, January 8, 2018.

People can end up hurt any time of the year, but certain seasons increase the risk of specific accidents and injuries. Slip-and-fall incidents are a perfect example. People can suffer a slip-and-fall any time of day and any time of year. All it takes is someone spilling coffee in the foyer of your accountant's office for you to end up in the hospital with a serious brain injury.

On behalf of Terry Garmey & Associates posted in blog on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.

Many women turn to birth control pills and other hormonal methods to prevent pregnancy. It has been known that some forms of hormonal birth control come with an increased risk of the woman being diagnosed with breast cancer.

On behalf of Terry Garmey & Associates posted in blog on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

Once the roads get covered in white, fluffy snow, there are a host of seasonal dangers drivers need to worry about. The long, dark and cold winter months impact both the roads and the vehicle you drive, leaving you at risk of experiencing a crash or collision and potentially serious injuries.

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